Humpback Rock Visitor Center

Offers a wonderful variety for the
serious and casual hiker. Humpback
Rocks can be reached by following the
Appalachian Trail south .7 miles from
Humpback Gap to the spur trail leading
800 feet to the rocks. This is a
strenuous trail, but hikers are
rewarded with spectacular views of the
Rockfish and Shenandoah Valleys. Back
on the Appalachian Trail, continue
south another mile to the summit of
Humpback Mountain with views of the
ridges to the north. Hikers may
continue to follow the Trail for .5
miles, passing along the top of a cliff
with views to the south and east before
descending 1.2 miles to a blue blaze
trail. This trail leads .3 miles into
the Humpback Rocks Picnic Area. The
distance between Humpback Gap and the
Humpback Rocks Picninc Area is 3.6
miles.